Pedagogy Through an Ecosystem-of-Learning Lens: Reflecting on a Network of Six Pedagogical Clusters(Journal Article)

In this presentation, we propose learning as an ecosystem comprising a complex network of six new pedagogical clusters. These pedagogical clusters include Anthropy Pedagogy, Catalytic Pedagogy, Synergic Pedagogy, Co-generative Pedagogy, Spatio-temporal Pedagogy, and Meta-morphic Pedagogy. This research is situated in the context of our collective exploration of a new ecosystem-of-learning for architectural education, in our respective contexts, namely South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom and Australia. This ecosystem is framed as a catalyst for change following the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. To move online architectural education beyond emergency remote teaching, requires a total reset of current thinking and practices. We approached our research using an iterative and reflective narrative inquiry method. Examining the development of these complex pedagogical clusters, we highlight the most promising potential contributions towards a responsive, resilient, and replicable ecosystem-of-learning approach for architectural education.

Authoured by: Mark Olweny , Jolanda Morkel, Hermie Voulgarelis Delport, Lindy

Academic units: Faculty of The Built Environment